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Title:

Automation of the West Teton Pass Light and Closure Gate

Abstract:

With real time monitoring and activation of winter maintenance systems, managers will be able to monitor or close roadways that are hazardous for travel. The research concept investigated in this report includes the design, development, testing, and integration of a remote automated roadway closure gate and warning light system on the West Side of the Teton Pass on WYO Route 22 between Victor, Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming. The objective was to integrate the existing highway closure gate and warning light infrastructure with new electronic hardware and software allowing for remote operation from a desktop PC. Remote automation was not simple. Access to utilities were not possible. A wireless remote system had to be constructed and operated off of photovoltaics. The remoteness of the site made wireless communications difficult. Technology developed during this investigation was deployed and evaluated during winter 2000/2001 with ongoing efforts during the winter of 2001/2002.

Source(s):

Winter/Alpine Engineering Corporation, prepared for the Wyoming DOT and the Federal Highway Administration. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: 2001

Author:

Winter/Alpine Engineering Corporation

Keywords:


Snow
Avalanche
Gates
Communications
Traffic Control

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